Tricolored Bat: Little Bat, Big Trouble
The tricolored bat is an irreplaceable part of Georgia’s natural heritage, found throughout the state, but the species is in trouble.
Category: Conservation
Flyr’s Nemesis: What’s in a Name
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Flyr’s nemesis is a rare plant with a unique name shrouded in rumor.
Loggerhead Shrike: Butcher and Songbird
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Disguised as an ordinary songbird, this fascinating animal leaves its victims impaled along roadsides in order to survive.
Working the Night Shift
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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After dark during summer, DNR does the detective work to monitor bat populations, gathering data that can be used to help conserve them.
Sparrowhawks Make a Comeback
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Just outside the small town of Butler, the southeastern subspecies of American kestrel has staved off extirpation. For now.
Eastern Fence Lizard: Fast, Flashy, Savvy
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The eastern fence lizard is one of the more unique reptiles in Georgia. Fast, flashy and full of a charm, these small reptiles are an integral part of the state’s...
Animal Architects IV: Farming Nature
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Our final installment of the Animal Architects series profiles species that actually "farm" other organisms.
Animal Architects III: Making It
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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An intriguing look at animals that improve their environment by producing material from a unique source -- their bodies.
Animal Architects II: Meet the Collectors
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Many items are discarded in nature. But collectors profit from the refuse. This "trash" is their treasure.
Animal Architects I: Excavation Experts
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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For some animals, the strategies evolved to help them survive have made them amazing architects. Our series begins with a look at natural-born excavators.